Revolving base for pool table



Nov. 21, 1967 F. E. KNOEDLER REVOLVING BASE FOR POOL TABLE 2Sheets-Sheet 1 Filed Oct. 25, l

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Nov. 21, 1967 F. E. KNO EDLER REV'OLVING BASE FOR POOL TABLE Filed Oct.25, 1965 United States Patent 3,353,777 REVOLVING BASE FOR POOL TABLEFred E. Knoedler, Knoedler Manufacturers Inc., PO. Box 397, Streator,Ill. 61364 Filed Oct. 23, 1965, Ser. No. 503,275 4 Claims. (Cl.248-188.2)

ABSTRACT OF THE DISCLOSURE Revolving base for pool table having arectangular frame for the pool table, said frame being supported from ahollow metal drum, a plurality of ball bearing mounted rollers disposedalong the lower edge of said drum, a base drum for supporting the saiddrum, a plurality of rollers disposed about the open end of said drumfor engaging the lip of the base drum, the rollers having a flange oneach side of the roller that extends adjacent the lip of the base drumfor stabilizing the arrangement, and adjusting leveling screws forassisting the leveling of the table for use during the time the table isused.

Specification The present invention relates to a revolvable base for apool table, and more particularly relates to revolvable mechanismsincident to supporting a revolvable pool table mounted on such base.

While the concept of a revolvable table, chair or other pedestal is wellknown, they are found to be unstable for use with a pool table orbilliard table, since they are found to slightly rock just enough forunwanted displacement of the balls. By providing a substantially largediameter for such a revolvable base, the table is substantially level atall times, so that the table and assembly can be moved without unwantedrolling of the balls. Of course the table top is not revolved until theballs have stopped rolling after play. In an important embodiment of thepresent invention, the revolvable base for pool and billiard tables aremade for home use in recreation rooms which are not generallysufliciently large enough for a pool table without using a short onestick at least part of the time and this has been found to distract orruin the skill of the game. By selecting the position of the revolvabletable top base combination of the present invention, the table may beset close to one corner so that the table just clears twowalls whenturned, and the player is provided with ample room from either of theother two directions.

Another feature of the invention is that leveling feet of mechanisms maybe provided at the base or bottom of the stationary drum or base of thearrangement for adjusting uniformally the table top.

The present invention contemplates providing a turntable in which aroller is attached to engage an upper lip of a base drum, and formounting a pool table supporting drum from the rollers to achieve theobjects and advantages of the present invention.

An object of the invention therefore is to provide a revolvable pooltable top that is adapted to be used in confined spaces such asbasements, recreation rooms and alike, and yet able to maintain thenecessary skill in practice of the game.

The above and other objects and advantages of the invention will becomeapparent upon full consideration of the following detailed descriptionand accompanying drawings in which:

FIGURE 1 shows a generally perspective view of a revolvable base for apool or billiard table in accordance with the present invention.

FIGURE 2 shows a plan view of the revolvable supporting or mounting drumand frame, and in which the billiard or pool table has been removed forpurposes of illustrating the component structural features of theinvention.

FIGURE 3 shows a front or side elevation view of FIGURE 2 in which thebilliard or pool table is shown partially broken away; and

FIGURE 4 shows an enlarged cross-sectional broken view showing thefeatures of the present invention.

Referring now to the drawings there is shown a pool or billiard tabletop 10 having the conventional pockets and corners, and in which thereis an angle iron frame 12 of a nature for supporting the table 10 bymeans of screws or bolts that are applied to extend through holes 14,14, the bolts 16 being illustrated in FIGURE 3. The table is ofconventional construction having a slate plate or top 20 over which isprovided a felt surface 22 in the well known manner. The frame 12 issecured by bolts or a weld-joint 24 to a rotatable drum 28 for providinga mounting relation for the table top 10 with respect to a base drum 30.

The base drum 30 is mounted from the ground surface 32 and the level ofthe table may be adjusted by means of the leveling bolts 34, 34.Intermediate the rotatable drum 28 and the base drum 30 there areprovided a series of rollers 36, 36, so that the roller 36 is mountedfrom the drum 28 and in which the rolling surface of the roller 36engages the upper lip 40 of the base drum 30. The rollers 36 are mountedfrom bolts 42 which extend from the lower edge of the rotatable drum 28.

Supporting structural bars 46, 46 may be criss-crossed throughout theopen mount of each of the drums 28, 30 for adding rigidity and supportto the drums.

The rollers 36 may be mounted by a ball bearing assembly so that theroller is turned with the least amount of applied force to overcomestatic friction. Although not shown, the structural bars 46, 46 may bereplaced by a steel disc which is welded into the drum just above theball bearing assembly of the upper drum and also within the lower drum,immediately below the lip 40, so that the rigidity of the constructionis obtained.

The lower drum 30 is of a slighter diameter than the large drum 28 asillustrated in the drawings.

By means of this construction, the level characteristic of the pool orbilliard table is maintained effective at all times for all positions ofrotation.

Additional embodiments of the invention in this speci fication willoccur to others and therefore it is intended that the scope of theinvention be limited only by the appended claims and not by theembodiment described hereinabove. Accordingly, reference should be madeto the following claims in determining the full scope of the invention.

What is claimed is:

1. A revolvable base for a pool table comprising a generally rectangularframe for mounting said table, a re volvable upper drum comprising anupright cylinder with open ends, said frame being mounted on the upperend of the cylinder, a plurality of ball-bearing mounted rollersdisposed along the lo'wer edge of the cylinder, and a base drumsupporting the upper drum, said base drum comprising a cylinder with anopen upper end, said rollers engaging and riding upon the upper end edgeof said base drum.

2. The invention according to claim 1 wherein leveling screws aredisposed on the base drum mounted depending from the bottom portionthereof.

3. The invention according to claim 2 wherein each drum is provided withreinforcing members disposed therewithin respectively proximate to thelower edge of the upper drum and to the upper edge of the lower drum.

4,.v A ro a e b se fore b iar ab comprisi g a hollow metal base drumdefined by a cylinderhaving upper lip substantially in a Plane at rightangles to the axi f s i drum, a revelva le rumot slightly difi n .4diameter mounted. on the base drum, said. revolvable drum having openends with a plurality of rollers disposed about the lower end thereoffor engaging the lip of the base drum, and a mounting frame disposed atthe upper end of said revolvable drum for mounting a playing tablethereon.

References Cited UNITED STATES PATENTS 1,355,429 10/1920 Sabins et a1.248188.4 2,141,741 12/1938 Ehret. 2,344,650 3/1944 Sloat 248-349 X3,062,494 11/1962 French 1- 248--188.7 X

H ETQ, P ma y Examiner.

1. A REVOLVABLE BASE FOR A POOL TABLE COMPRISING A GENERALLY RECTANGULARFRAME FOR MOUNTING SAID TABLE, A REVOLVABLE UPPER DRUM COMPRISING ANUPRIGHT CYLINDER WITH OPEN ENDS, SAID FRAME BEING MOUNTED ON THE UPPEREND OF THE CYLINDER, A PLURALITY OF BALL-BEARING MOUNTED ROLLERSDISPOSED ALONG THE LOWER EDGE OF THE CYLINDER, AND A BASE DRUMSUPPORTING THE UPPER DRUM, SAID BASE DRUM COMPRISING A CYLINDER WITH ANOPEN UPPER END, SAID ROLLERS ENGAGING AND RIDING UPON THE UPPER END EDGEOF SAID BASE DRUM.